NDHP arrests 2 found with 70 lbs. of marijuana

The North Dakota Highway
Patrol says two California men were arrested on drug charges, after a Wednesday
afternoon traffic stop led to the discovery of 70 pounds of packaged marijuana.

The Patrol stopped their
vehicle on I-94 near Fargo. Troopers say the marijuana has an estimated street
value of 115-thousand-dollars.

The H-P says the driver, Jakeb Ward of Rio Dell, California,
and the passenger, Christopher Bieniek of Fortuna, California, were arrested
for felony possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, and
misdemeanor drug paraphernalia.